NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
First human space mission to orbit both poles
A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Elon Musk meets with Pentagon officials
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited the Pentagon Friday for a briefing and meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During a press conference at the Oval Office, President Trump denied reports that Musk received a briefing about the U.S. military's defense plans on China. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Astronauts return after extended space stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
Reporter's Notebook: Welcome home astronauts
"CBS News Evening" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' return home from space after their trip was extended far past its original plan.
Astronauts adjusting to Earth's gravity
After a nine-month extended stay aboard the International Space Station, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have arrived back to Earth. Dr. Tom Marshburn joins to discuss what they may be going through as they adjust to Earth's gravitational pull.
Astronauts return after nine months in space
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth, back from what was supposed to be an eight-day mission aboard the International Space Station. It lasted 35 times longer -- a total of 286 days. Mark Strassmann reports.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
Astronauts exit SpaceX capsule
The SpaceX capsule carrying Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams opened and its crew members exited after landing on Earth. This was their first time back on Earth after 286 days in space. Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov also left the spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn and CBS News' Bill Harwood have more.
NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
NASA astronauts return after 286 days in space
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening after months of delays. Williams and Wilmore piloted Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station in June 2024, but mechanical failures turned what was supposed to be an eight-day trip into a 286-day stay. CBS News' John Dickerson anchors a special report.
Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams begin trip home
A SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams undocked from the International Space Station early Tuesday morning. They're scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast Tuesday evening after spending more than nine months in space. They originally expected to spend just eight days or so in orbit. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Starliner astronauts return to Earth after 286 days in space
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
Starliner astronauts' replacement crew arrive at International Space Station
With a replacement crew on board the space station, NASA is eyeing Tuesday for the Starliner astronauts' return to Earth, finally ending their marathon mission.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
Two astronauts are one step closer to returning to Earth. A SpaceX Dragon carrying a crew of four will dock at the International Space Station later tonight. The crew will replace Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in space for more than nine months.
Breaking down NASA's SpaceX launch
NASA launched SpaceX's Crew-10 mission from the Kennedy Space Center. A Falcon-9 rocket is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station where they will meet astronauts Suni Williams and "Butch" Wilmore, who have been there for over 9 months. Former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski, CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, break it all down.
Starliner's replacement crew finally launches
Following multiple delays, a SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts finally blasted off Friday bound for the International Space Station on a flight that sets the stage for Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to finally come home after nearly 300 days in space. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA, SpaceX launch Starliner astronauts' replacement crew
A SpaceX capsule carrying a fresh crew to the space station launched Friday, setting the stage for the Starliner astronauts to finally come home.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
FSU mass shooting kills 2, injures 6; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Here's what we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Trump says Fed Chair Powell's "termination cannot come fast enough"
President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, saying he should "certainly lower them now."
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
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Here's what we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Can the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Grocery prices continue to rise, but increases vary from city to city
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
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Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
Trump administration cutting nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Trump is downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida considers repealing gun age law
Florida legislature has been considering the removal of a gun control law passed after the 2018 massacre in Parkland in which 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
GLP-1 pill shows success for diabetes, weight loss, Eli Lilly says
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.'s NIH slashed science funding across U.S.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
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Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
American shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize
A U.S. veteran was fatally shot after he hijacked a small passenger plane in Belize.
U.K. touts test of new radio wave weapon to take down "swarms of drones"
The U.K. military has carried out a first successful test of a British-made "directed energy weapon" to down dozens of drones at once.
Wife identifies missing husband's shirt at cartel recruitment ranch
The discovery of bones, shoes and clothing at the Jalisco ranch has shone a spotlight on the ruthless tactics of cartels in a country where thousands are missing.
Israeli family's dog found in Gaza 18 months after Hamas attack
For the Dancyg family and their brutalized Kibbutz Nir Oz community in Israel, pooch Billie's return from Gaza is a miracle, and a "little light in a lot of sorrow."
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Skye P. Marshall on career change and working with Kathy Bates on "Matlock"
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall on "Matlock" finale
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
James Brolin on "Ransom Canyon"
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" being boldest collaboration yet
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan discussed their genre-blending new film, "Sinners," which follows twin brothers in the 1930s Deep South.
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Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
How AI is reuniting people with pets
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
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Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
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Videos capture student reactions amid deadly FSU shooting
Videos on social media capture the terrifying moments when a gunman opened fire on the Florida State University campus. Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old FSU student.
Videos, witnesses depict FSU shooting scene
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities say two people are dead. CBS News Tallahassee affiliate WCTV journalist Jacob Murphey has the latest.
George Santos lacks "remorse" ahead of sentencing, DOJ says
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
New details on suspect in FSU shooting
At least two people died in a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Authorities say the suspect is the 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy and is in police custody. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Reporter's Notebook: The power of defiance
On Monday, runners will compete in the world's oldest continually run marathon — the Boston Marathon. On this day in 1972, women were officially allowed to compete for the first time. But it wasn't the first time a woman ran the race. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Explaining signs of life found on distant planet
Astronomers announced they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system. Cambridge University astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan, one of the scientists who led the research, joins to discuss.
Black mothers face higher risks in childbirth
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of developed countries. New numbers show Black women are three and a half times more likely to die than white women from childbirth and other pregnancy-related causes. Elise Preston reports.
Trump could soon deport more migrants, lawyers say
The Trump administration is engaged in several different immigration-related battles. In one, lawyers for five Venezuelan men being held in Texas warned a judge that the government appears poised to remove more migrants under the wartime Alien Enemies Act. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Can Trump fire Fed chair Jerome Powell?
President Trump is once again taking aim at his own pick for America's most powerful economic post -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite nominating him in 2017, Trump now wants him out. But is that allowed? Jan Crawford explains.